Rants from an American Idol Addict – Hollywood Groups and Vegas Trauma

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

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This week, we finally get to dig into the guts of what American Idol, Hollywood hell week is about.  Meltdowns?  Check.  Unexpected cuts?  Check.  Divas galore?  Check.  For the week, we’ll get group performances and solo performances in Hollywood, and groups again in Vegas.  Toss in the holding rooms of doom and it is par-tay time.  Continue reading →

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Writers’ Platform-Building Campaign

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

Last week, I spoke in my guest post on Natalie Hartford’s blog about how joining in online writers’ communities helped my coming out at as a writer.  One of those fab communities can be found via participating in Rachael Harrie’s Writers’ Platform-Building Campaign.  We are starting campaign four and will meet other like-minds via joining overall and specific genre writing groups, visiting each other’s blogs and taking part in two challenges.  Continue reading →

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